Yehudi Menuhin

Rostropovich: L'archet Indomptable (2019)

The Indomitable Bow is a unique portrait of Mstislav Rostropovich, a formidable personality as well as a complex, deeply political musician constantly engaged in a whirlwind of activities. ...

Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: The First 50 Years (1997)

Go behind the scenes with one of London's most important musical institutions. ...

David Oistrakh: Artist of the People? (1996)

The life and virtuosic work of Russian violinist David Oistrakh, once known as King David in the Soviet Union, is chronicled with depth and detail by filmmaker Bruno Monsaingeon in this intriguing portrait of an artist. Highlights include a range of perfor ...

Yehudi Menuhin: The Violin of the Century (1996)

This film is devoted to the artistic heritage of a personality who ranked among the most extraordinary musicians of his time, even as a child. Menuhin was not a mere musician: he was a cosmopolitan, a peacemaker and a true humanist. French filmmaker Bruno ...

Glenn Gould: Extasis (1993)

A collection of recollections and opinions of and about Glenn Gould, interspersed with excerpts of archive footage of the great Canadian pianist speaking and playing. ...

Thirty Two Short Films About Glenn Gould (1993)

A collection of vignettes highlighting different aspects of the life, work, and character of the acclaimed Canadian classical pianist. ...

The Art of Conducting: Great Conductors of the Past (1993)

Documentary about sixteen great conductors of the 20th century. ...

Menuhin, A Family Portrait (1991)

Interviews, footage and photos profile violinist Yehudi Menuhin as prodigy, musician, husband, father and teacher. ...

One More Audience with Dame Edna Everage (1988)

The gloriously glamorous Dame Edna entertains a celebrity audience in this 1988 special. ...

The French as Seen by… (1988)

In 1988, Figaro magazine asked a few famous directors to direct a series of short movies to celebrate the 10 years of the revue. The movies have been released for the French revolution bicentenary. Includes: Werner Herzog's Les Gaulois, David Lynch's The C ...

Teacher (1985)

Report from the meeting between the outstanding violinist Jehudi Menuhin and a group of Polish instrumentalists in Warsaw in 1984. The world-famous violinist listened to the young musicians, assessed their performance, and gave them professional advice. ...

The Chinese Word for Horse (1977)

A BAFTA award nominated animated fable in which the audience, while being entertained, may also learn eight Chinese characters. ...

The Memory of Justice (1976)

This exceptional, disturbing, and thought-provoking two-part documentary compares the atrocities committed by the Nazis as revealed during the Nuremberg trials to those committed by the French in Algeria and those done by the Americans in Vietnam. The four ...

Yehudi Menuhin, chemin de lumière (1970)

Portrait of violin prodigy Yehudi Menuhin: an account of his career, his professional and private life and his profession of faith, inspired by Eastern philosophy. ...

Yehudi Menuhin und Herbert von Karajan – Mozart: Konzert für Violine und Orchester Nr. 5 (1966)

Karajan: Mozart Violin Concerto No 5, Dvorak Symphony No.9 (1966)

Combining the forces of two of the 20th century's greatest musicians - Yehudi Menuhin and Herbert von Karajan in their only recorded performance together - this magnificent programme marks a high point in filmed classical music, directed by master filmmake ...

Sabine und die hundert Männer (1960)

Stage Door Canteen (1943)

A young soldier on a pass in New York City visits the famed Stage Door Canteen, where famous stars of theatre and film appear and host a recreational center for servicemen during the war. The soldier meets a pretty young hostess and they enjoy the many ent ...

Videoviolín (1985)

A visual exercise which aims to synchronize classical music to the digital image. In this manner, two completely different cultural paradigms are put together. ...

At the Haunted End of the Day (1981)

A documentary by Tony Palmer on English composer Sir William Walton (1902–1983), made shortly before his death. The film includes the only full-length interview ever recorded with Walton. Filmed at his home on Ischia and in Oxford, London & Oldham, it in ...

The Dead Are Not Silent (1978)

Moy de Tohá and Isabel Letelier tell their story. They are the widows of two Defence Ministers of the Unidad Popular, who knew too much. ...